Combined wash-stand and bureau



(No Mdel.) 2 sheds-sheer. 1. J. M. STRYKER, Jr.

' COMBINED WASH STAND AND BUREAU. No. 323,970. Patented Aug. l1, 1885.

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J. M. STRYKER, Jr.

COMBINED WASH STAND AND BUREAU.

Patented ug. 11, 1885.

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Nirnn STATES JAMES M. STRYKER, JR.,

OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

COMBINED WASH-STAND AND BUFtEAU.v

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent ITO. 323,970, dated August 11, 1885.

A pplication tiled February 25, 1885.

To all whom it may concern Beit known that I, JAMES M. S'rRYKER, Jr., of Chicago, in the county of Cook and State otl Illinois, have invented certain new and uselul Improvements in Combined VVashstand and Bureau, of which the following is a specification.'

My invention relates to a combined bureau and washvstand, designed for places where economy of space is important; and the invention consists in various features of construction, hereinafter more fully set forth.

In the annexed drawings, Figurel is a perspective view of my improved structure; Fig..

2, an enlarged sectional view of the pivot by which the swingingtop is attached to the body ofthe bureau or stand Fig. 3, a cross-section through towel-rack. Fig. 4 is a longitudinal vertical section through the top slab.

In apartment-houses, small rooms, otiices, and many like places it is desirable to have the convenience ofa wash-stand and of a bureau, vet the room required precludes the presence of both. I overcome this difliculty by combining in one piece of furniture both the wash-stand and the bureau, together with a large water-tank and slop-pail, with space lor shoe-brushes, blacking, and such other small articles of like feature as are generally needed about an office-room or gcntlcmans chamber.

A indicates the bodyof the structure, of rectangular form, with a high back, B, containing a mirror, C, which may be iixed or pivoted, as preferred.

lf desired, small bracket-shelves D may be provided at the sides oi the glass.

One side of the body A is provided with drawers E, and the other side, about onethird or one-quarter the width of the body, forms a compartment, F, in which is a shelf, G, to support a slop-pail, El, while beneath the shelf may be placed blacking-brushes, blacking, and-similar small articles.

rlhe top of body A is formed, preferably, of enameled or marbleized iron, and may be cast in one or more pieces. It embraces a liat slab, I, a bowl, J, below the slab, a water-tank, K, above the slab, and a towel-rack, L at the rear, directly back of the bowl, as shown in Fig. 4L.

A pipe, M, may convey the water from the (No model.)

water to the bowl, as shown in Fig. l, thev bowl being provided with the customary outlet and plug or stopper, the outlet being directly over the slop-pail H, as shown in Fig. 1. This tank K is preferably provided with a special hinged lid or cover, O, though this is not essential.

P indicates a shelt or tray secured to the face of upright back B and projecting therefrom, to hold toilet articles.

The towel rack L shown in Fig. l, and in cross-section in Fig. 3 consists, simply, of a vertical plate or strip, a, extending between two end platesb b, and shielded by a front plate, c, all cast with or [irmly attached to the slab I.

To prevent the towels from becoming musty or mildewed, an opening', d, is left at the rear to ventilate the towel-space.

The front plate, c, may be advantageously extended down below the slab to isolate the towelfspace from the compartment F. Said com partment is provided with a door, Q, which may be in front, as shown, or at the side.

For the purpose ofconcealingthebowl, towelrack, tray, and tank from view, and protecting them from dust, I provide a horizontallyswinging top or cover, It, which is represented as made in asingle section, but which may be divided, if preferred. This cover is provided at or near one of its rear corners with'a pivot or journal, S, upon which it may be swung horizontally to cover or uncover the parts mentioned, a recess or chamber, e, being provided to receive the tray or shelf P. The swinging top consists of a horizontal board or slab, j', provided with a depending strip, g,

which covers the side and end of the water-v vertical socket, h, is formed in the solid metal at the rear corner of the tank K, which socket IOO is provided nea-r its lower end witn au annular ledge or shoulder, i'. Vit-hin this socket I place a pin or stein, T, having a boss or enlargement, j, which rests upon the ledge fi, while the thieaded lower end of the stein passes d )wnward below theledge and receives a nut, 7s, by which the pin or stem is firmly secured in position. The stem is turned true and smooth, and is designed to entera socket, l, drilled or otherwise formed in a depending lug orjournal, S, formed upon a plate, U, which is screwed or bolted to the under side ot' top or cover R, as in Fig. 2. By this arrangement the pin T serves to center the journal S in its socket l1. and to aid in sustaining the strain of the swinging top or cover, which latter it is designed to have rest always upon the top of the tank K to prevent undue strain upon the pivot or journal.

The bowl, slab, and tank are advisably cast in one piece, in order to lessen expense and avoid the necessity of ittin g and securing the various parts together.

rIhe structure thus inade is compact, neat, and eflicient.

Itis not essential that the design of a bureau be adopted, but, on the contrary, for many places other designs will be desirable-as, for instance, that of a ehift'onier. Thislatter design is especially7 suitable in case the swinging1 top be divided, as above explained, and in such case the separation will extend from the top down to a suitable level for the wash-bowl, and the swinging sections will forni splashers to prevent disligurement of the walls by the water. v

I am aware thatit has been proposed to coni bine a wash-stand and bureau, and tha-tit has been proposed to swing the entire upper part ofthe bureau, including the glass and upright back, horizontally; but, so far as I am aware, the cover for the basin has never before been pivoted or hinged to swing horizontally inde pendent of the glass and upright back. This is of marked advantage, because it in no way obstructs the glass or shelves of the bureau, as does a vertically-movable top, and because it leaves the glass direct-l y over and in front ot' the basin. It is further advantageous, because the top is left available to receive any light articles that it may be 'oun d desirable to place thereon, for the reason thatit does not throw the drawers in said top out of their normal and proper position.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim isl.A In combination with body A, provided with stationary back B and glass U, tank K, and bowl J, horizontally-swinging top B., independent of the upright back and glass and adapted to cover or uncover the tank and bowl at will.

2. In combination with bodyA, having bowl J, tank K, and tray I), swinging top R, pro vided with recess or chamber c and strip g.

3. The combined bureau and wash-stand, consisting of body A, provided with back B, having glass (l and tray I), drawers E, compartaient (.l, slab I, bowl J, tank K, pipe M, faucet N, and swinging' top It, lia-ving recess E, all constructed, combined, and arranged to operate substantially as described.

4, In combination with body A and tank K, provided with socket iz., pin or stein T, secured within said socket, and swinging cover It, provided with depending journals S, having socket l to receive the pin or stem T, substantially as and for the purpose explained.

5. In combination with body A, provided with bowl J and naterftank K, towel-rack L, consisting of vertical plate a and end plates, b b, substantially as shown.

6. In combination with bodyA, having back B, provided with opening' d, bowl J, tank K., and towel rack L, located in front ot' opening d, as and for the purpose set i'orth.

7. In combination with bureau body A, the top cast in one piece, and consisting ot' slab l, bowl J, and tank K.

JAMES M. STRYKEH, Jn.

Witnesses:

JouN J. llaves, Unas. l. MILLER. 

